Gift In A Jar Mocha Spice Mix Food

HOMEMADE MOCHA MIX

Steps:

• In a medium-sized bowl, combine powdered milk, sugar, instant coffee, cocoa powder, and salt.
• Add vanilla. I used a fork to combine well with the mix.
• Add the chopped chocolate and mix.
• Place all the mix into an airtight container.
• To Prepare a Cup of Hot Mocha
• Dissolve 3 tablespoons mix into a mug of boiled water; stir well. Add whipped cream if desired.

MOCHA COFFEE GIFT MIX

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients well and place in decorative jars.

COUNTRY CAPPUCCINO MIX - GIFT IN A JAR

Steps:

• Mix together in a large bowl and then put into a mason jar.
• Decorate jar if you like.
• TO MAKE: Mix 1/4 cup to 1/3 cup mix to 6 or 8 ounces hot water. Enjoy!

HONEY SPICE OATMEAL COOKIE MIX - GIFT IN A JAR

Steps:

• To make mix:.
• In large bowl, combine flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, cloves and nutmeg; mix well.
• Add oats; mix well. Transfer to resealable plastic bag, an unbreakable decorative jar with lid or other airtight container. Store in cool dry place. A quart canning jar is most commonly used. If using a jar, cut out a square or circle of pretty fabric with pinking shears and place over jar lid, tie with a pretty ribbon or raffia.
• Attach a gift tag with the following mixing and baking instructions:.
• (Ingredients needed to complete Cookies):.
• 1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter, softened (no substitutions).
• 3/4 cup honey.
• 1 large egg.
• In a large bowl, beat butter and honey with electric mixer until creamy.
• Add egg; beat well.
• Add half of cookie mix; beat well.
• Add remaining cookie mix; beat well.
• Divide dough into thirds; place each on a piece of plastic wrap and flatten to 1/2-inch thickness.
• Wrap tightly; chill at least 4 hours.
• Heat oven to 350°F Remove one portion of dough from refrigerator. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten to 1/8-inch thickness with bottom of glass dipped in granulated sugar. Repeat with remaining dough.
• Bake 5 to 7 minutes, just until centers are set. (Cookies will feel soft. Do not overbake.) Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to wire rack. Cool completely. Store tightly covered.

HOT MOCHA DRINK MIX

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine sugar, milk powder, creamer, cocoa and instant coffee. Mix together until well blended. Store in a sealed container.
• To serve, Heat a cup of water per serving (or milk, for a creamier taste.) Stir in 2 to 3 heaping teaspoons of cocoa mixture.

HOLIDAY SPICE COOKIES (GIFT MIX IN A JAR)

Steps:

• Creating the Gift in a Jar:
• Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
• Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the flour, baking soda, orange peel, lemon peel, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, brown sugar and then the sugar - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.
• Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
• HOLIDAY SPICE COOKIES GIFT TAG:
• Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1/2 cup honey, 1/4 cup butter, softened, 1 egg and 2 tbsp milk.
• COOKIE INSTRUCTIONS:
• Preheat oven to 350.
• In a large bowl, blend the honey, butter, egg and milk.
• Add the contents of the jar, and stir until well mixed.
• Drop the dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are light brown in color.
• Allow to cool for 1 minute on the baking sheet, then transfer to wire racks and cool completely.
• Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 10 days.

MOCHA COFFEE MIX

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine the creamer, sugar, coffee granules and cocoa. Cover and process until fine. Transfer to an airtight container. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Yield: 8 servings (2 cups total)., To prepare mocha coffee: Place 1/4 cup mix in a mug; add boiling water and stir until dissolved.